Vale Inco Electrolytic Nickel for plating is a high-purity non-activated primary form of nickel produced by electrowinning. The electrowinning process yields full sized cathodes that are sheared into squares of various cut size.

The preferred size for plating with anode baskets is 25mm by 25mm. The larger squares are used less frequently for plating because of the greater tendency to bridge and create voids in the basket load.

Being non-activated, Electrolytic Nickel Squares require chlorides to be present in the electroplating solution to dissolve at 100% anode efficiency.

Squares dissolve non-uniformly with the formation of small amounts of metallic residue.

The controlled and consistent purity of Vale Inco Electrolytic Nickel and its thickness make these products attractives for general purpose plating.

Quality Management Systems for the production, packaging and marketing of Vale Inco Electrolytic Nickel for Plating have been registered and comply with the requirements of ISO Standard 9001:2000.